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"Poetry should transform a sense of loss into something positive." Discuss how far Duffy and Larkin's poetry agrees with this statement.

Introduction:Larkin and Duffy are often described as "gloomy poets" incapable of transforming a sense of loss into something positive. 'Talking in Bed' and 'Mean Time' explore the concept of loss t...
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How do I structure a 30 mark essay question?

When structuring a 30 mark question, prepare for the question to sometimes be split in to two main sections. For example "Explain how aggressive male behaviour is shown in this extract" followed by...
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Examine the view that “‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ is not only the story of a desperate woman, but of a culture in the state of crisis”.

Indeed, Blanche DuBois is a woman in desperation. The initial monologue, ‘I, I, I took the blows’ conveys a gritty, realistic tone as Blanche has witnessed the death of those around her and now has nowhere e...
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How do I remember all the critics when writing my A-level essays? There's so many to learn!

First of all, don't panic with critics . Not only are they usually not the highest weighted part of the mark scheme, but they are supposed to be included at A level in your answers to show the examiner you c...
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How Should I revise for my GCSE / A Level English Exam?

Through focusing on the following:character notes on the texts studiedthematic notes on the texts studiedkey quotes we have discussed memorised to back up thematic pointsuseful literary techniques commonly u...
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